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Konya zerde (saffron rice pudding)

Serves 452 minOfficial

Ingredients

  • 0.2 gSaffron
  • 15 gWater step 1
  • 150 gRice
  • 750 gWater step 3
  • 300 gSugar

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Cross-section

  1. Water63%
  2. Sugar25%
  3. Rice12%
  4. Saffron 0%

Ingredients by weight, heaviest at the bottom.

Method

  1. The day before, soak the saffron in the water in a small cup.

  2. Rinse the rice. Cover it with lukewarm water and leave until the water has cooled. Rinse again and put it in a pot.

  3. Add the water. Cook over the lowest heat until the rice is very soft.

    30 min

  4. Add half of the sugar. Once it boils add the rest and cook for 10-15 minutes, until it thickens.

    10 min

  5. Add the saffron, boil for 2-3 more minutes and take it off the heat.

    2 min

  6. Rest with the lid on for 10-15 minutes. Serve lukewarm.

    10 min

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Last changed: November 1, 2026

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